Uganda Skateboard Society has taken its skatepark fundraising campaign all the way to Times Square in New York City after being named one of GoFundMe’s 50 Most Influential Campaigns of the Year.
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As we previously reported, the crew had to say goodbye to their beloved skatepark after the property owner reclaimed the land and the facility was demolished.
Although losing their home spot was difficult, the crew remained grateful for the opportunity to have a place where Uganda’s skateboarding community could come together.
With plans to build a new skatepark, Uganda Skateboard Society launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the money needed to make it happen.
They received support from major names in skateboarding, including Thrasher and adidas, but the funding still wasn't enough to cover the full cost of the project.
That's when they turned to the wider skateboarding community for help, asking skaters and supporters around the world to contribute to their dream of having a new place to skate.
The support eventually helped them reach their fundraising goal, with the crew thanking everyone who donated and helped spread the word.
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Now, their efforts have received even more attention after GoFundMe selected their campaign for its annual list of 50 influential fundraising campaigns.
To celebrate the recognition, the team was also featured on huge billboards in Times Square, one of New York City's busiest tourist destinations.
The crew shared the exciting news on social media, expressing their gratitude to everyone who helped make it happen.
"We made it to Times Square Billboards in New York!" they wrote.
What started as a fundraising effort to rebuild their local skatepark has now reached an international audience, bringing more attention to African skateboarding.
From losing their original spot to getting recognized by GoFundMe and appearing in Times Square, Uganda Skateboard Society has given the skate community another reason to come together.
They finally made it, fasho!
Uganda Skateboard Society Posted:
"We made it to Times Square Billboards in New York! Our new skatepark fundraising campaign has been recognized by @gofundme as one of The Kind 50 Most Influential Campaigns of the Year. 🌍🛹
A huge milestone for the African Skateboarding Scene.
Thank you to everyone making this dream possible! ❤️"